Mechanical aid constructed by Joseph Schillinger to illustrate his "Schillinger System" of composition. Pasteboard and brass fasteners.

Mechanical aid constructed by Joseph Schillinger to illustrate his "Schillinger System" of composition. Pasteboard and brass fasteners.

Pencil drawing of a bookplate by Joseph Schillinger illustrating his theories about the "Mathematical Basis of the Arts". Graphite pencil on paper.

Two acrylic paintings by Joseph Schillinger, illustrating his theories about the "Mathematical Basis of the Arts". Acrylic paint on paper.

Mechanical aid constructed by Joseph Schillinger to illustrate his "Schillinger System" of composition. Pasteboard and brass fasteners.

Mechanical aid constructed by Joseph Schillinger to illustrate his "Schillinger System" of composition. Pasteboard and brass fasteners.

Mechanical aid constructed by Joseph Schillinger to illustrate his "Schillinger System" of composition. Pasteboard and brass fasteners.

Many of the men who performed with A. Jack Thomas (standing, center) were highly skilled, classically trained musicians. Harrison Ward (seated 4th from left), who played flute, piccolo and violin with equal facility, studied ...

Undated photograph of Frances Schillinger (née Singer), presumably taken after her marriage to Joseph Schillinger.

From the "Sounds & Stories" online exhibit